ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825158 Results

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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
sociable
distortion
demeanor
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
commemorate
brawl
embellish
fraud

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
suspect
avian
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
moderate
iridescent
rescind
appraise

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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
proximity
cunning
archetypal
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."